Under
the direction of the Attorney General, the
Office of the Attorney General and Department
of Law & Public Safety are dedicated
to making New Jersey safe for all its residents
and visitors. Its diverse and complex responsibilities
focus on protecting the lives and property
of New Jersey citizens. In addition to providing
statewide law enforcement and emergency
response services, this Department and its approximately 9,000 employees are responsible
for protecting citizens' civil and consumer
rights, promoting highway traffic safety,
maintaining public confidence in the alcoholic
beverage, gaming and racing industries and
providing legal services and counsel to
other state agencies.

Mission
Statement

The mission of the Department of Law and
Public Safety is to protect the safety,
security, and quality of life of the people
of New Jersey through an integrated and
coordinated structure of law enforcement
and regulatory agencies. The Department
represents the public’s rights and
interests in all legal matters. With ten
divisions, as well as independent commissions
and boards, the department has wide-ranging
responsibilities critical to the people
of New Jersey. The Attorney General, as
head of the department, serves as the state’s
chief law enforcement officer and legal
advisor, and is responsible for the management
and administration of the department. The
Attorney General oversees the criminal justice
system, protects the safety of the public,
and defends the state against lawsuits.
The Department regulates the casino, boxing,
alcoholic beverage and racing industries.
The Department also protects consumers against
fraud. While these responsibilities are
varied, the Department is singularly united
in protecting the safety and security of
all those who live, work, and visit New
Jersey.